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Installation
See the "Installation instructions" chapter.
WARNING!
WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons when using your
appliance, follow basic precautions, including
the following:
• Read all instructions before using the
appliance.
• Do not wash or dry articles that have been
previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in,
or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents, cooking oils, other flammable or
explosive substances as they give off vapors
that could ignite or explode.
• Do not allow children to play on or in the
appliance. Children should be closely
supervised when near the appliance.
• Before the appliance is removed from service
or discarded, remove the door to the drying
compartment.
• Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is
moving.
• Do not install or store this appliance where it
will be exposed to the weather.
• Do not tamper with controls.
• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part
of the appliance or perform any servicing
unless specifically recommended in this
guide.
• Do not use fabric softeners or dryer sheets
unless the manufacturer gives written
assurance that the product will not damage a
tumble dryer.
• Do not heat dry items containing vinyl, plastic,
foam rubber or similarly textured rubberlike
materials, fiberglass, or wool unless the label
specifies “washable”.
• Clean the lint filter before or after each load.
• Keep the area around the exhaust opening
and adjacent surrounding areas free from the
accumulation of lint, dust and dirt.
• The interior of the machine should be cleaned
periodically by an authorized ASKO service
agent.
• Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in
your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking
oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that
could cause a load to catch fire.
• Electrical installation, if required, must be
done by a licensed electrician.
• Do not operate appliance while away from the
home.
• Do not heat dry items that have been
dry-cleaned.
• The dryer is made and marked to facilitate
recycling. When it is no longer useful, contact
your local refuse collection service for advice
on how to properly dispose of the dryer for
purposes of recycling.
• Damaged power cables should only be
replaced by a certified professional.
• Provide sufficient ventilation, otherwise smoke
from open fires or fumes from equipment
burning other fuels can be drawn into the
room.
CAUTION!
During the program, the back of the dryer will
get very hot. Let the machine cool completely
before touching the back.
WARNING!
This appliance must be properly grounded.
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